RABI LAMICHHANE
India, Nepal reaffirm commitment to all-round enhancement of partnership as FS Misri meets PM Shah
India and Nepal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Kathmandu ahead of his expected visit to Delhi later this month. Discussions covered trade, energy, connectivity, sports and new areas of cooperation, including AI and digital connectivity.
Maldives reaffirms commitment to advance close partnership with India in Independence Day greetings
Maldivian President Muizzu has reiterated his commitment to strengthening the bond and enduring friendship with India. On India's 80th Independence Day, warm wishes poured in from multiple nations, including France, Bhutan, and Nepal. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude for these affectionate greetings. Such messages underline India's extensive diplomatic efforts and cooperative spirit in the region, highlighting the importance of camaraderie and shared prosperity.
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrives in New Delhi on three-day visit
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is in New Delhi for a three-day visit. This marks his first official trip to India since taking office. He will meet with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and connectivity. The visit aims to further strengthen the special partnership between the two neighboring nations.
Nepal a priority partner, Modi tells RSP chief Lamichhane
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party. Modi highlighted Nepal as a priority partner. He expressed a strong desire to work closely for a shared and prosperous future. India looks forward to collaborating with Nepal's new government. This aims to elevate the special relationship between the two countries.
India hosts RSP chief, rejects third-party role in Nepal border dispute
India has firmly stated that third parties have no role in resolving its border dispute with Nepal. New Delhi highlighted existing bilateral mechanisms for addressing all boundary matters. This comes as Nepal's Prime Minister suggested China and the UK could assist. Meanwhile, Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party president Rabi Lamichhane is visiting India and met with BJP leaders.
Nepal PM Balen Shah bats for talks with India, claims shared fault in border row
Nepal PM Balen Shah stated that the Nepal-India border dispute, including the Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani areas, will be resolved through diplomatic discussions. He acknowledged that Nepal has also encroached on Indian land, emphasizing the need for both sides to address the legacy issue. Meanwhile, Nepal's Rastriya Swantantra Party chair is visiting New Delhi to meet with Indian leaders.
Nepal delegation led by Rabi Lamichhane to visit India on June 1
A delegation from Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Rabi Lamichhane, will visit India starting June 1. They will meet with BJP President Nitin Nabin and other senior leaders. This visit aims to foster party-to-party engagement and discuss organizational practices. The Bharatiya Janata Party welcomes the delegation for a constructive dialogue.
Nepal's House of Representatives unanimously elect DP Aryal as house speaker
Rastriya Swatantra Party Vice President Dol Prasad Aryal has been elected unopposed as the House Speaker. The announcement was made during a parliamentary meeting on Sunday. Aryal's candidacy was supported by party leaders. He becomes the 10th Speaker of the lower house and the first non-communist in 18 years. Aryal has a background in labor, tourism, and business.
RSP to pursue 'development diplomacy' to boost Nepal-India ties: Chairman Lamichhane
Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane aims to boost Nepal-India relations through development diplomacy. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating the party on its electoral success. Lamichhane emphasized a partnership focused on mutual respect and shared prosperity. Cooperation in connectivity, tourism, energy, and trade is a priority.
PM Modi holds telephone conversation with Nepal's PM in waiting; RSP chairman Rabi Lamichhane
Prime Minister Modi became the first world leader to congratulate Nepal's new Rastriya Swatantra Party leadership, Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah, on their electoral success. He expressed India's commitment to working with them for mutual prosperity and progress, confident that bilateral relations will reach new heights.
Inside the Nepal campaign that could vault Balendra Shah to power
Emerging from the vibrant streets of Nepal, young rapper Balendra Shah is making waves with his political ambitions. His party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party, is at the forefront of election outcomes, thanks to a dynamic campaign strategy bolstered by support from the diaspora.
Who is Rabi Lamichhane? Nepal's TV star who built Rastriya Swatantra Party & disrupted political landscape in just four years
Rabi Lamichhane Biography: Rabi Lamichhane, a former television presenter, has emerged as a significant political figure in Nepal. He founded the Rastriya Swatantra Party, attracting many young voters with promises of political reform and change. Despite facing controversies and legal challenges, Lamichhane has continued to navigate Nepal’s political landscape and has even served in government.
Nepal elections: Balen Shah, former rapper and mayor, vying for PM, launches campaign in Kathmandu
Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, known as Balen, has stepped up his campaign ahead of Thursday’s parliamentary election, launching a road show in Kathmandu as the silence period begins after midnight Monday.
Nepal's former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests
A new political alliance has formed in Nepal ahead of the March elections. Rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah has joined forces with former TV host Rabi Lamichhane's Rastriya Swatantra Party. This partnership aims to challenge the long-standing dominance of older political parties.
What's next for Nepal after 'Gen Z' protests forced its prime minister to quit?
Nepal faces political turmoil as the prime minister's resignation, triggered by deadly anti-corruption protests sparked by a social media ban, has created uncertainty. The army is seeking talks with leaderless 'Gen Z' protesters while constitutional options, including forming an interim government or amending the constitution, are being explored.
Nepal's former home minister Rabi Lamichhane arrested again
Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party and Nepal's former home minister, has been re-arrested for his alleged role in a cooperative fund scam. The Tulasipur High Court issued his remand order, overturning an earlier district court decision to release him on bail.
Nepal PM Prachanda wins vote of confidence in Parliament
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has won a vote of confidence in Parliament, his fourth within 18 months of taking office. The vote came after the main Opposition Nepali Congress boycotted the voting process and chanted slogans against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane, accused of misappropriation of cooperative funds. The government required at least 138 votes to win the vote of trust.
Ministers resign from Nepal cabinet en-masse as rift inside ruling coalition intensifies
Rift inside the ruling coalition started last month after the Supreme Court invalidated the MP post of Lamichhane after his citizenship was termed "invalid" by the court. Lamichhane also was the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs at the time the court delivered the verdict.
Nepal's Deputy PM and Home Minister Lamichhane resigns after SC nullifies his citizenship
Rabi Lamichhane resigned as the Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of Nepal on Friday after the Supreme Court found him guilty of not producing a valid citizenship certificate to contest the parliamentary election. Lamichhane, 48, handed over his resignation to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda".
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